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Ariel 3

retired

Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 1967-042ALaunched 5/5/1967

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: Ariel 3 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Scout A
Launch Date: 5/5/1967
Last Contact: 9/22/1969

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 548 km
Inclination: 80.17 deg
Dry Mass: 90 kg
Total Mass: 90 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Science Exploration
Payload Category: SCI
Payload Class: C

Organizations

Operator: UK Science Research Council
Manufacturer: Royal Aircraft Establishment

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1967-042A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.174